I hope this new edition of Reverberations finds you doing well.
It's almost Convention time and what an exciting convention we've
planned along side our host branch, Dr. Wilfred Delphin and the newly
reconstituted B Sharp Club of New Orleans. We choose the theme Celebrating Our Rebirthas
a tribute to B Sharp of New Orleans to commemorate their 100 years of
continued musical service to the greater New Orleans area as well as
their return to NANM. Our 98th National Convention is sure to
be musically "action-packed" in the alluring city of New Orleans, July
16-20, 2017 . You will not want to miss it!
We are building this convention around the vibrancy and vitality of New
Orleans! This year's featured artists include a performance by Grammy
Award Winner Ellis Marsalis and concert violinist Tami Lee Hughes. Other featured concerts include the Opening Mass Meeting (Sunday, July 16th, 3:30pm, Xavier University Chapel); Strings Scholarship Competition (Sunday, July 16th, 7:30pm, Marriott New Orleans); Gala Benefit Concert (Monday, July 17th, 7:30pm, Marriott New Orleans); New Orleans Artists Night (Tuesday, July 18th, 8pm, Marriott New Orleans) and the Gala Awards Banquet (Wednesday, July 19th, 7:30pm, Marriott New Orleans).
This year, our organization will honor the life’s work of our own pianist/composer/musical director Joseph Joubert, choral conductor/educator Dr. Malcolm J. Breda, educator Patricia Sallier Seals and composer Dr. Roger Dickerson. In addition, we will be honoring the B Sharp of New Orleans, and their founders Camille Nickerson (former NANM National President) and Lillian Perry.
I am proud that our National Conventions continue to provide a
spectacular opportunity for artists to share information, knowledge and
musical performances for youth, college age students, young artists and
adults. This year, we are centering our focus on all things New Orleans.
Artists include Givonna Joseph and OperaCréole, jazz aficionado and
educator Dr. Michael White, choral conductor Dr. John Ware, and opera
singer Robert Sims. We are also so excited to feature some of our best
talent from around the country in a Members Recital to be held at the
Historic New Orleans Collection. Additionally, our Juniors/Youth and
Collegiate students will travel to the Whitney Plantation for a tour and
performance in the historic chapel on the plantation.
What a great way to showcase NANM's unique niche in the music world!
I encourage you to plan to attend as we enjoy an incredible musical
experience, rediscover our love for music and reconnect with one
another… On the Road to 100!
See you in July!
National President, NANM